Procurement Officer

All Systems GO Be part of the next generation of defence capability delivery
- We are seeking Procurement and Contracts Officer to play a key role including leading end-to-end procurement activities for our Maritime Australia program
- Enjoy flexibility, engaging work and a culture that embraces diversity and open-mindedness

At BAE Systems we are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business. We currently have an exciting as a Procurement Officer within our Maritime Australia based in Osborne, South Australia. This role provides the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement and a 9 day fortnight full-time working option for the right talent.

**What this opportunity will mean for you**:

- Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
- Purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment where you can thrive
- A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values
- Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual

**Your new role**:
Reporting to the Procurement Manager - ASC Shipbuilding, you will be responsible to establish, place and manage the appropriate contracting arrangements with capable suppliers to deliver cost, schedule, and quality and safety requirement of the business.
This also includes building effective relationship and managing performance of the suppliers to maximize value and minimize risk.

More specifically, you will
- Manage the procurement lifecycle of end to end tender management ensuring robust definition of requirements and commercial terms
- Support the procurement engagement activities including, but not limited to, expression of interest, request for information, request for quotation, request for proposal, request for tender, supplier negotiation and contract development and execution
- Manage the approval, maintenance and close out of purchase orders ensuring timely payment and delivery and coordinate and contribute to the development and execution of procurement plans and sourcing strategies
- Lead supplier negotiations and finalise supplier agreements and purchase orders in accordance with the set procedure and delegation of authority
- Ensure adhere to contractual obligations through effective contract management including payment, claims, warranties, cash flow, flow down of contract amendments
- Identify and manage supplier risks and opportunities and proactively engage with key suppliers to enhance capability and efficiency
- Generate and manage life cycle management (LCM) procurement plan and subcontract management plan, where appropriate

About you

**As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have**:

- Demonstrated relevant experience in strategic procurement especially in managing end to end procurement activity in a complex environment is essential
- Strong oral and written communication skill with an ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer requirements
- Strong stakeholder management skill, results orientated, focusing on the key objectives and striving for effective outcomes
- Sound commercial acumen with some exposure to contract management or negotiation and some flexibility to attend out of hours meetings based on European interfaces
- Proficient user of Ms Office package and Oracle / AVEVA ERM experience is desirable

Whilst not essential, degree qualification in procurement/supply chain or commercial discipline, with professional procurement qualification or a membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) is desirable

Clearances
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

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Please be aware that pursuant to different State government health directions, vaccination mandates regarding your ability to attend our Company sites may be applicable. Please be prepared to discuss your vaccination status with our recruiters as part of the recruitment process

Our culture
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where our people can thrive. For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. We do not tolerate discrimination because of differences, such as age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation.